Ryzen 3 4300G vs Core i7-5820K
Ryzen 3 4300G
Core i7-5820K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4300G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5820K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4300G | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($103) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-E (2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4300G | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($103) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 4300G and Core i7-5820K
Ryzen 3 4300G
The Ryzen 3 4300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 9,938 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-5820K
The Core i7-5820K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-E (2014) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,826 points. Launch price was $410.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 4300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-5820K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-5820K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300G versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-5820K — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 4300G (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 4300G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i7-5820K uses Haswell-E (2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4300G scores 9,938 against the Core i7-5820K's 9,826 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 4300G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300G vs 15 MB (total) on the Core i7-5820K.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+11% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+15% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 15 MB (total)+275% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Haswell-E (2014) |
| PassMark | 9,938+1% | 9,826 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 5,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,134 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,383 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 4300G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5820K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 4300G) / Yes (Core i7-5820K). Primary use case: Core i7-5820K targets Enthusiast Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-5820K rivals Ryzen 5 1600.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Enthusiast Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 4300G launched at $149 MSRP, while the Core i7-5820K debuted at $389. At current prices ($100 vs $103), the Ryzen 3 4300G is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 4300G delivers 99.4 pts/$ vs 95.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-5820K — making the Ryzen 3 4300G the 4.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-62% | $389 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-3% | $103 |
| Performance per Dollar | 99.4+4% | 95.4 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2014 |
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